**Jessica Walter is Dead to Me!**

Shocked.

I don't understand this death, and I won't respond to it.

Makes me love her more.

op you beat me by a minute

But let’s use your thread

Died in her sleep at 80? Was she ill or have a physical ailment? That's a bit youngish to die in your sleep without cause.

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Fuck. That sucks. She gave birth to so many memes in the social media age.

Thanks for the memes, ma'am

PLAY MISTY ME FOR ME!!!!!

Lucille was the best part of that show. RIP legend.

Good for her!

"I'll be at the hospital bar."

"There is no hospital bar, Mother."

"And this is why people hate hospitals."

I've loved her ever since she played the nasty Ava on the brief TV series of "Bare Essence" where her character would make an entrance and say in a phony way, "Kiss, kiss!" Also great as the society wife in "The Flamingo Kid". Along with Holland Taylor, she was always commanding every time she would make an entrance and take over the scene.

That’s the way to go.

I love her. RIP Jessica.

Who’s going to do MotherBoy with me this year??

Jessica was a treasure.

NOOOOOOOOO!

I loved her in everything, especially Archer.

I loved her!! NOOOOOOOO!!

This one stops me in my tracks, I haven't seen the most recent series of AD but she seemed relatively youthful and full of life.

If I ever manage to give a disdainful look half as well as she did, I will consider my life's work complete. Interesting that she and George Segal died within such a short time period. They played married/previously married multiple times

No way! Oh man, she was the best thing about Arrested Development. I discovered her in her later years, I guess (AD, Archer). I was shocked she had co-starred in a cult classic with Clint Eastwood back in the day (Play Misty for Me).

In honor of Lucille Bluth:

You want your belt to buckle, not your chair.

With nothing but her eyes

Love her, may her memory be a blessing.

Parting shot

Did anyone have her in his 2021 celebrity death pool?

This is quite shocking to me.

She lost her husband Ron Leibman not very long ago. If there really is a God they're reunited in heaven sipping Manhattans together.

Maybe I'll put it in her brownie.

Can you believe she was only nominated for one Emmy for Arrested Development, and she lost to Doris Roberts?! That’s just wrong.

At least she didn't die in 2020. Like we need more queens saying "Damn you 2020!"

Huge fucking cunt. Everyone secretly loathed her. She was cordial in groups and horrendous in private. Burn in hell, Bitch!

Jesus this really sucks.

Comedic genius.

R32 I think you have her confused with Kaley Cuoco, whose various substance abuse problems and undiagnosed chlamydia brought out all her worst aspects.

I still can't believe Doris Roberts won FOUR Emmys for that godawful show. Kim Cattrall and Walter created truly iconic TV characters but never won one because of that fat whore.

Still mad at all the assholes in her cast (AD) for how they treated her.

No one looks at Portia’s pussy, but me.

Damn good actress. RIP.

She and Ron Leibman were devoted to each other. Now they’re together again. Rest In Peace sweet lady.

Any thoughts on her losing out on an Oscar nomination for Play Misty For Me. I don't remember the film that well myself.

The nominees that year for the Academy Award for BA

Jane Fonda(Winner)

Julie Christie

Glenda Jackson

Vanessa Redgrave

Janet Suzman

Does David Roth post here?

Don’t know this Bluth character, she’ll only ever be Evelyn Draper to me.

Great actress, RIP

80? Why, she was only a wee babe.

R5, she chain smoked from the age of 15. You don't get a voice like Henry Kissinger for nothing.

She didn't WRITE her material R33.

Farewell Libby...

Much too soon, much too young!

Genuinely sad about her passing, she was fantastic in Arrested Development. Rest in peace Jessica.

Has Judy Greer commented yet?

THE GROUP of 8 is now down to 4: Bergen, Widdoes, Redd, and Pettet.

R51 Law firm?

She was great in "The Slums of Beverly Hills"...

Michael to Gob: "Get rid of the Seaward"

Lucille: "I'll leave when I'm good and ready."

Oh, I like her. RIP.

Where were Jeffery Tabor’s whereabouts last night?

Doris Roberts and Patty Heaton are among the most undeserving Emmy winners ever. Neither of them was ever funny or even a remotely good actress. The fact that they were both multiple Emmy winners tells us how much of a joke these awards are. Yes, we're also looking at you, Candice Bergen.

Lucille: Get me a vodka rocks.

Michael: Mom, its breakfast.

Lucille: And a piece of toast.

Trodding the boards with George...

Damn.

R54 that was one of my favs

[quote]Interesting that she and George Segal died within such a short time period.

I was thinking the same thing.

[quote]Still mad at all the assholes in her cast (AD) for how they treated her.

Whoa, how did they treat her? I guess I never paid attention to behind the scenes.

Her?

Her husband died not too long ago. He was also on Archer.

The iconic gif...

Ms. Walter also has the distinction of being in the very first episode of "Flipper" (1964) where she spends the entire episode in a pink bathing suit.

And now for some lovely vocal stylings...

Lucille Bluth:

I'll be in the hospital bar.

Michael Bluth:

Uhh, you know, there isn't a hospital bar, mother.

Lucille Bluth:

Well, this is why people hate hospitals.

A woman after my own heart.

Her pussy stinks.

She started in musicals and played Louise in Gypsy in summer stock.

Anyone who goes after Clint Eastwood with a butcher knife is my kinda gal.

Which reminds, when the fuck is Eastwood gonna die?

R30, you'll find your answer in R32's reply.

[quote]Whoa, how did they treat her? I guess I never paid attention to behind the scenes.

Walter said that Jeffrey Tambor verbally harassed her while filming. Jason Bateman seemingly defended him.

I find her looks to have improved greatly during her Arrested Development years compared to what she looked like in the 1970s.

RIP Mallory Archer. Basically a cartoon version of Lucille Bluth, but still.

Damn, loved her in everything. Especially Arrested Development and Archer.

R2 the perfect response to this terrible news. I loved her so much!

Jessica Walter was a queen in every way: kind, classy, incredibly talented, generous with love & support. And so insanely funny. She was the brilliant center of our @archerfxx universe. Sweet flight to you, dear Jessica. You were so loved, and we were so lucky to know you. 💔

I have JUST been enjoying the HELL out of Lucille Bluth, again, watching Arrested Development for the umpteenth time. She always stood out as the best character with the funniest lines played by the best actor of the entire cast. She was excellent, and will not be forgotten.

She looked a little frail on the show with Mayonegg and Joan from Mad Men. It's a pretty good show, not a terrible final role.

Someone comfort Buster!

She was absolutely brilliant on Arrested Development. An insanely gifted actress.

The sads. ;`[

This was my favorite Lucille scene, it's short and this clip cuts it off even shorter. It should be 6 seconds instead of three. It's the only one I can find. In the show, once she is off screen, fallen to the floor, no one looks, they just keep on partying and it's too funny.

[quote] Ron Leibman

That's a man, baby!

Where is my rape whistle?

She was a professional for sure, but couldn't stand Arrested Development. SO overrated, overflowing with way too many quirks, and then there were those completely unlikeable characters. Including hers.

[R88] 'Unlikeable' characters was kind of the whole point of the show. The clue is in the title.

She seemed a youthful 80. Play Misty For Me...that movie truly scared me. RIP..

Predictions for the next two celebrity deaths- Marion Ross and Ann-Margret

Jessica & Jessica

More like extremely grating characters. And even if they're that way, or 'unlikeable', they have to have some redeeming flaw or characteristic that makes the audience care about them. And this didn't.

[quote]She lost her husband Ron Leibman not very long ago.

Hahahaha....

[quote]You want your belt to buckle, not your chair.

Bitch.

[quote] Died in her sleep at 80? Was she ill or have a physical ailment? That's a bit youngish to die in your sleep without cause.

80 is not "youngish." That's more or less the life expectancy.

Clearly a lot of people did 'care about them' if you look at the comments in this thread. It was a very well beloved show that will be remembered long after your cookie-cutter likeable character comedies are forgotten.

I want to cry so bad, but I don't think I can spare the moisture.

RIP Jessica

Arrested Development is like The Office, a cultural phenomenon that has a few stellar moments but is overall subpar; its popularity is perpetuated by dissociative millennial losers who like the eye-rolling, sarcastic humor.

People like her die, and yet Trump continues to live.

Life is unfair.

This one bothers me. Loved her and loved Arrested Development. And yes she was really good in “Play Misty For Me”. I think she did seem like a young 80. RIP.

And I was just thinking about buying some bananas today. How much could one be? Ten dollars?

I had no idea she was married to Ron Liebman, who I adored as a young kid. He was so fantastic in Norma Rae, but in countless other performances, too. I'm sad for Jessica that she lost him at the end of 2019, but this happens so often when one partner dies. She was just not that interested in sticking around. Will truly miss her wit and presence.

She was fantastic.

R99 can't cope without a laugh track to tell him what's funny.

I don't care for Gob

Look what the homosexuals have done to me

r97: Of course it had a cult following, but "despite the positive response from critics, Arrested Development received low ratings and viewership on Fox, which canceled the series in 2006."

And this thread is about Jessica Walter, not one show she did about 10 years ago.

Going in your sleep is the best way to go. Very peaceful. It's a shock to me. She seemed so young.

[R107] They also later revived it, and it's currently #83 on IMDB Top Rated TV of all time, so yeah, it's well loved.. It was never a show that was going to appeal to the masses. Arrested Development is probably what Jessica Walter is best remembered for so it's normal to talk about it, particularly when one milquetoast 'my opinion is objective truth' poster slagged off the show. And no-one likes a Hall Monitor.

Anything Goes...

One of Jessica's and my favorite lines beginning at 1:06.

"I want to cry so bad. But I don't think I can share the moisture."

r111, see r98, who at least got the quote right.

I eat old people’s excrement.

R99 is a pretentious twat, plain and simple

This movie was so shocking my mother refused to allow me to see it.

Who's next?

Candice Bergen, Shirley Knight, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman, Joanna Pettet, Mary-Robin Redd, Jessica Walter, and Kathleen Widdoes are next.

Has Susan Dey sent her condolences yet?

R117 Shirley Knight is dead

I don't know who Mary-Robin Redd is.

Kathleen Widdoes is forgotten.

Joan Hackett died back in the 80s

The original Alex Forrest!

It's touching when people pass shortly after their spouses.

R120 Joan Hackett had a feint physical resemblance to Kay Kendall though, I daresay, quite a different personality.

Hilarious... the people on here who think that Arrested Development isn’t Basic Bitch Entertainment. It’s for people who shit on Friends, but thought Seinfeld was edgy. The same attitude as a bunch of anarchistic misanthropes who believe they’re better people for listening to Indie Rock or drinking coffee from independent coffeehouses. I’m sure they’re all boring, unoriginal people in real life who believe they can attach themselves to some depth by listing this among their favorite TV shows. It’s a basic meme show, there is no cache left to it.

R124 Who has the new cache?

Fatal attraction (and G) tried but couldn’t come close to the masterpiece Play Misty for Me. RIP Jessica!

r123 is the reason the word tedious was invented.

Fuck all you rancid cunts!

This thread is about ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The whole point of Arrested Development was that all of the characters were unlikable assholes, which is what made that show so damn funny.

"Sorry, I'm withholding. Look at me, getting off."

r123 is the kind of pretentious twat who won't shut the fuck up about Sara Bareilles and how she's the greatest singer ever and so "musical." When you tell him she's a boring cunt and her voice sounds like a cat getting fucked, he scoffs that you're just too uneducated and common to understand her deep, deep brilliance.

Lucille Bluth was a brilliant creation. I can't even imagine anyone other than Walter as Lucille.

I enjoyed R123

Jessica Walter, 80; 1941-2021. Great actress; gave one the best eye rolls in show business. Also loved her in the frightening "Play Misty for Me," with Clint Eastwood.

RIP

See R111, that clip sums up the reason I never got into that show. That wasn't even REMOTELY witty or funny. Just unbelievably lame.

Still, I'm sad she's gone. She was very talented and deserves praise for her long career, which most here are completely ignoring.

Seasons 4 (and especially 5) of AD are bad. Really bad at times. But if you can't recognize the comedic brilliance in seasons 1-3, I feel sorry for you. It was probably one of the best written sitcoms of all time, and one of the funniest. Low brow humor, witty word play, smart dialog, biting social commentary - it had it all.

Jessica was a huge part of that. Lucille was a comedic creation for the ages.

This hit me hard. I can't remember the last time a celebrity death did that.

Thanks R135.

"It was probably one of the best written sitcoms of all time, and one of the funniest. Low brow humor, witty word play, smart dialog, biting social commentary - it had it all."

I absolutely adored her in Arrested Development. I will miss her. I’m happy she died peacefully.

She was great as the frigid snob Libby in The Group.

After a 24 year absence from the Broadway stage, she returned in 𝙍𝙪𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙨 in 1988. Here with the eternally vivacious Miss Christine Baranski...

From ELLE: Jessica Walter Is Game For Anything

Never would have guessed she was 80. Walter was bigger than life.

I think it's sad that gets so much attention from the press now when they ignored her for 20 years.

^^That's showbiz, baby.

Well, Helen, I'd rather be remembered for my triumphs instead of my tragedies.

I can't believe Lucille Two outlived Lucille One.

This lady was gorgeous until the very end.

She played a BITCH in the 1984 movie Flamingo Kid.

Richard Simmons and Barbra Walters are next....2021 is going to be their year also....

Richard Simmons! That's a name I haven't thought of in YEARS.

She was also great as the voice of Fran, the mother on the 90s show Dinosaurs. I was so happy last week when I found out that the show is available for streaming on Disney Plus.

Lucille drinks Kitty under the table before heading back to rehab.

Lucille: Get me a vodka rocks

Michael: Mom, it’s breakfast

Lucille: And a piece of toast

[quote] Lucille: Get me a vodka

Why do homosexuals venerate alcoholics?

Why are you a racist, R153

I just absolutely loved her since I was a little kid. I haven’t felt this sad about a celebrity death in a while. She was a great actress with a long and varied career.

Me too R155. I'm oddly sad about her death. Someone on Twitter said, "I doubt that she knew just how much she was loved." Because she was always so good and had been around for so long.

RIP

She died as we should all hope to: legendary, beloved, and in peace.

r40 there might have been category confusion. She's kind of a Supporting Actress in the film but the Globes put her in lead. May have split the vote. She deserved it over though over everyone except Fonda.

(and Fatal Attraction "borrowed" a lot from that film.)

Like the Supreme's Mary Wilson, Jessica was so vivacious that you forget they were old. That's what makes their deaths so shocking 'cause it seems like they'll be around for longer.

My “cool” aunt showed me Play Misty for Me when I was around 13–on Betamax! A few years later I saw The Group on late night TV. I still watch it every few years, and Jessica as Libby is my favorite. And of course, she was on Wonder Woman!

I feel sorry for the people who don't get a kick out of Arrested Development, and particularly Walter's Lucille Bluth. It's one of the best anti-depressants I know - watching a few episodes can snap me out of most any funk. The rare, perfect combination of genius writers and actors.

I never would have thought that Lucille II would outlive her.

People were going on and on about Archer & Arrested Development over on Facebook. I was the only one who mentioned "Play Misty For Me", R10. Those fucking uneducated dweebs!

I was the only one who mentioned "The Group".

It was adult and it was shocking.

[quote] I was the only one who mentioned

Dear R163, you sound like those who demand to be seated in the front seat at funerals.

She left when she was good and ready

[quote]It’s a basic meme show, there is no cache left to it.

Oh, dear.

I usually don’t get sad hearing about celebrities- but this one kind of hurt. Maybe because she was one of those great actresses who you knew could spend hours telling amazing stories and was someone who was real, not a fake or someone who expects you to fall down and worship them. They don’t make them like her anymore. I hope that they start showing all her old work, from Misty to Archer, just so we get to relive just how great she was. I hope wherever she is- she’s relaxing with a drink. She’s earned it.

[quote]R40 The nominees that year for the Academy Award for BA: Jane Fonda(Winner), Julie Christie, Glenda Jackson, Vanessa Redgrave, Janet Suzman

Walters should have taken Suzman’s slot. She barely does anything in that film, emotionally.

BTW:

Look at me-chopping ice for a Tom Collins like a field hand!

"They're just heels, they can only stand so much weight."

I am stunned and quite saddened.

Lovely pic of her.

I seldom get teary eyed when celebrities die but this one....

Not only was she a great actress, and an especially talented comedic one, but she also seemed like she was just a great person.

Salud, Ms Walter!

She’ll always be Malory Archer to me!

A sea of waiters and no one will take a drink order

Interesting statement, R165. I've attended a lot of funerals. As a kid, I always wanted to be one of the "special" people that got to be seated under the canopy at the graveside service...instead of standing within the crowd outside of it. Because that should be anyone's top concern in that situation. Yeah, I know. Anyway...

When my parents died (fourteen years apart), they were both cremated, and there was no graveside service for either. So, I wasn't able to indulge that. Maybe one day I WILL get to sit graveside, so I can feel like I'm the center of attention, and more important than everyone else.

Just been having AD playing in the background off and on over the last day.

My first introduction to Jessica Walter was on a show called Bare Essence when I was kid. She played a character named Ava. There was also a character on that show called "Muffin" and I loved the way Walter would enter a scene and say that name and give the character the cuntiest look. And that is how she became my forever fave.

Bye, Libby.

Any details on her funeral?

Open or closed?

Libby is my favorite character in the book and movie. She’s just insufferable!

[quote]It's touching when people pass shortly after their spouses.

For some reason I didn't know Ron Leibman was married to her until he guested as a voice on "Archer," all those years I thought he was still married to Linda Lavin.

When he died at the end of 2019 I admit I did worry about how well Jessica would do afterwards.

I thought she was so beautiful and aged very well.

She was fantastic in Play Misty for Me, especially the scene where she’s in the taxi pleading with Clint.

Grand Prix

Funny Girls

More warbling from her Lois Lane...

The obligatory 1970s women behind bars gig:

Her favorite Arrested Development moments from Season 2

Tony Gale tweets

[quote] She was a force, and her talent and timing were unmatched. Rest In Peace Mama Bluth.

Notice he doesn’t say she was warm, friendly, generous, fun, nice, beloved, gracious or anything like that.

“She was a force.”

Lol.

Reminds me of the “he was nothing like the characters he played” answer when people were asked to describe working with someone they didn’t like.

Tony Hale. Not Gale. Thanks, autocorrect

Any other coworkers of hers chime in on Twitter?

Mission Impossible

Already posted a couple of times R189, and not really funny.

Joanie Loves Chachi

Season 2 * Episode 5

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢

Don’t EVEN be lookin my way besh

Fran

[quote] Already posted a couple of times [R189]

Where? Not in this thread.